Chapter 1241 Nothing to Do with the Whitmans Anymore

"Lynette, I appreciate your kindness, but look at me. I'm already one foot in the grave. Whether I live long or not, we should let nature take its course." Reuben smiled kindly, though it was impossible to tell what he truly thought. However, Reuben's demeanor made Lynette find him difficult to deal with. For years, she had treated him like her own father, yet he always seemed to keep her at arm's length. He appeared friendly but never truly listened to her. Lynette lowered her gaze and suppressed the urge to roll her eyes, her mind full of calculations. When she looked up again, her expression had changed to one of sadness. "Mr. Reuben, if you continue like this, Marie will surely blame me for not taking good care of you for her when she returns. After all, when Ms. Isabella…" Lynette smartly stopped there. The mention of old wounds caused Taylor's eyes to darken. For many years now, he had been avoiding thoughts of his once-beloved sister. After all, Marie's actions had change